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Essay on Liberation
Book • 1969
Herbert Marcuse's "Essay on Liberation" is a significant work in critical theory, exploring the possibilities of social transformation in advanced industrial societies.
Marcuse critiques the repressive aspects of modern society, arguing that it stifles individual freedom and critical thought.
He introduces the concept of the "Great Refusal," a call for radical opposition to the existing social order.
The essay emphasizes the importance of challenging established power structures and envisions a future liberated from domination and exploitation.
Marcuse's work has been influential in shaping New Left thought and continues to inspire critical engagement with contemporary social and political issues.
Marcuse critiques the repressive aspects of modern society, arguing that it stifles individual freedom and critical thought.
He introduces the concept of the "Great Refusal," a call for radical opposition to the existing social order.
The essay emphasizes the importance of challenging established power structures and envisions a future liberated from domination and exploitation.
Marcuse's work has been influential in shaping New Left thought and continues to inspire critical engagement with contemporary social and political issues.
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